May 29, 2025 ___ By Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar “People think the hardest part is the end, but the hardest part is being invisible.” This sentiment, shared by a caregiver who spent over a decade caring for her Navy Veteran husband, has stayed with me because it echoes what far too many caregivers experience in [...]

May 17, 2025 Millions of family caregivers across the United States would face devastating consequences if proposed federal cuts to Medicaid are implemented. More than 40 million caregivers depend on Medicaid for health coverage and vital support services—resources that help sustain families caring for loved ones with serious health needs. Slashing the program risks [...]

May 9, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. — Caregiver Action Network strongly opposes any Medicaid proposals that adopt a “most-favored nation” (MFN) drug pricing model, which would tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries. While addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs is essential, this approach would ultimately do more harm than good—especially for [...]

Let’s make Mental Health Awareness Month more than a message — let’s make it a movement for Florida’s caregivers. May 8, 2025 Nichole Goble ___ Across Florida, millions of caregivers are providing the kind of day-to-day support for their loved ones that keeps our health care system running — managing medications, coordinating appointments, taking [...]

No family should have to navigate serious illness alone April 20, 2025 Nichole Goble ___ For too many Floridians living with serious illness, accessing high-quality hospice care remains a challenge. Families are left struggling to find the support they need, and patients are forced to navigate complex medical decisions without adequate guidance. In Florida, [...]

Caring for a loved one with a serious illness is one of the most difficult experiences a family faces. April 9, 2025 Marvell Adams Jr. ___ With Florida having one of the highest senior populations, there is a critical need for comprehensive hospice care. Throughout my 20+ years of experience as a nursing home [...]

CAN's CEO, Marvell Adams Jr., was published in Penn Live Patriot News with the op-ed, New Medicare reforms can help seniors save money -- but only if they opt in. Read the full piece below. October 15th marks the start of Medicare's annual open enrollment period. Seniors can choose to stay on their current plan or switch [...]

The impact of the opioid crisis reaches far deeper into our communities than many realize. According to recent RAND Corporation research, more than 40 percent of Americans know someone who died from an overdose, with 13 percent reporting these deaths have significantly disrupted their lives. This stark reality demonstrates that the opioid crisis affects [...]

Today, April 18th, the White House issued a sweeping set of Executive Actions to support family caregivers and the paid care workforce. In response to President Biden’s Executive Orders to support family caregivers, Caregiver Action Network issued the following statement. For thirty years, the Caregiver Action Network (the National Family Caregivers Association) has advocated for [...]

CAN would like to commend President Biden for his Executive Order to promote federal funding for women’s health research—with a focus on diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women. One of the areas for increased research is women’s health after menopause and the diseases that are more prevalent in women in mid-life such as [...]